Garage Door Repair in Marengo, IL Illinois 60152

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to worry about very much. When you get at your residence, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it doesn't always function as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your automobile or products needing storing outside, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to further damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in Marengo, IL.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Marengo, Illinois are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Marengo garage door pros can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Marengo providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Marengo garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are usually caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are frequently caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Marengo, IL

Our Marengo, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and frequently contain back up batteries. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing increased security and safety. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors also give superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.